Remade Vintage Textile Tea/Placemat Indigo Handwoven Hand-Sewn Patchwork Unique

The warmth of handwork often lies in the traces left by time. This tea mat is made from indigo-dyed handwoven vintage textiles from ethnic minority communities in Guizhou, China. Vintage textiles from different periods and with varying depths of indigo are cut and reassembled using the Baina patchwork method, then hand-stitched one stitch at a time with cotton thread. Different shades of indigo come together naturally through the geometric patchwork. Baina has a long history in China. More than 2,000 years ago, people in China were already piecing and stitching scraps of fabric into garments. Over time, everyday traditions of mending and conserving cloth, Buddhist traditions of piecing discarded fabric into robes, and folk blessing customs such as “Baijia garments” came together. Baina gradually came to carry cultural meanings associated with thrift, respect for materials, and wishes for good fortune. The vintage textiles have been shaped by time and repeated washing, retaining natural fading, wear, and surface texture. The reverse side is backed with indigo-dyed or naturally dyed handwoven fabric, giving the piece greater thickness and stability. It can be used as a tea mat beneath teaware or as an everyday placemat. The vintage textiles, patchwork composition, and surface texture differ from one tea mat to another, making every piece one of a kind and impossible to reproduce. Natural irregularities from hand cutting and hand stitching are also part of each piece. 【Materials】 Indigo-dyed handwoven vintage textile, naturally dyed cotton thread Back: indigo-dyed or naturally dyed handwoven fabric 【Size】 Sizes vary by piece. Please refer to the corresponding option for exact measurements. 【About the Vintage Textile】 All vintage textiles used have been cleaned and prepared. Depending on their age, storage, and previous use, they may retain fading, wear, loose threads, localized fiber loosening, repairs, or other natural traces. These are not defects in the sense of new textiles, but part of the history and material condition of the vintage textile. Please make sure you are comfortable with its natural condition before purchasing. 【Care Instructions】 Indigo-dyed vintage textiles and naturally dyed cotton thread may bleed or fade to varying degrees during use and washing. Gently hand wash separately in cold water. Avoid prolonged soaking and vigorous rubbing. After washing, dry in a well-ventilated shaded area and avoid direct sunlight. 【International Shipping Information】 Shipping Destinations If your country or region cannot be selected at checkout, please contact us via site message or email. We will help confirm whether shipping is available and the applicable shipping cost. Estimated Delivery Time Delivery times shown on the product page are estimates only. Customs clearance, local holidays, remote locations, and final-mile delivery may affect the actual arrival time. We will continue to monitor the tracking status of your parcel. Customs Duties and Local Taxes International orders may be subject to import duties, VAT (Value Added Tax), GST (Goods and Services Tax), or other local taxes. If these charges are not included at checkout, they are generally the responsibility of the recipient according to the rules of the destination country or region. Shipping Cost Adjustments For some destinations, the actual shipping cost may differ from the amount shown on the product page due to the destination, remote-area surcharges, actual parcel weight, or other factors. If an adjustment is required, we will contact you via site message or email before shipment. If the actual shipping cost is lower, the difference will be refunded; if additional shipping charges are required, we will proceed only after receiving your confirmation.